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SRI LANKA CYCLING TOUR

TOUR DATES: 13 to 22 January 2024

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Sri Lanka, this pearl shaped island nation in the Indian Ocean just South of the Indian Peninsula is one of the hottest travel destinations and lures adventurers of all kinds. Sri Lanka welcomes every type of tourist with open arms. If you’re someone who love the solitude of nature, steady walks through trails or maybe you love relaxing by the sea with the sun warming your face and a cool breeze caressing your skin – whatever your liking is, Sri Lanka is the place you should be visiting.

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The Italian explorer Marco Polo who visited Sri Lanka in the 12th century, claimed Sri Lanka to be the "best island of its size in the world". We as kids have grown up listening to the stories of Epic Ramayana in which the mention of Lanka is there every now and then. Ravana dethroned Kubera, his stepbrother and god of wealth, and took possession of the beautiful island. Ravana is also credited for building a flying machine and having Wariyapola as his airport!!

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Every now and then, new trends emerge in travel. They not only tell you what people want, but also what people are missing, in their daily lives. Some take cycling trips with friends, while others opt for organised cycling tours. So we have designed a cycling itinerary for you which highlights with visits to most of the desired destinations in Sri Lanka with cycling on offbeat routes in the interiors avoiding the highways. There is certainly no better way to truly breathe in the splendour of this island paradise than by taking a cycle tour through the country.

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Our tour starts from Bandaranaike International Airport, from where we will be taken to our hotel in Negombo. We will relax here and, in the evening, will meet our local guides. Our epic cycling trip starts the next day by a ride to Narammala and then drive to Sigiriya. Here you can explore the Lion rock fortresses well as the ancient ruins in Polonnaruwa, the second oldest kingdom in Sri Lanka. The next stop will be Kandy. We will visit Dambulla Cave Temple before cycling from Naula to Kandy. Here we can cycle along the Amaban River to Pallegama and then from Riverton, which offers up a truly awe-inspiring view of the Knuckles Mountain range, to the hill capital of Kandy. From Kandy we will take a scenic train ride to Nanuoya Station from where we cycle up to Nuwara Eliya.

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From Nuwara Eliya, also known as “Little England”, we will cycle to another popular destination Ella. The constantly undulating roads flanked by gorgeous tea gardens and natural beaty will be constant companion. From Ella we will cycle down to Kataragama, entrance to world famous Yala National Park. We will visit the park next day, which will also act as rest / buffer day. From Kataragama we will cycle to Unawatuna, close to the city of Galle. After visiting Galle Fort for and surrounding area, we will cycle to the beach town of Bentota. Next day we will leave for international airport for our onward travel via Colombo City.

srilanka cycling tour itinerary with addventureindia
srilanka cycling tour with addventureindia
srilanka cycling tour with addventureindia

TOUR COST: (Ex – Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo)

USD 1,500/- per person (On twin sharing basis) (Minimum of 10 paxs)

For booking the tour pay deposit of USD 500/-

 

TOUR STARTING DATE: (Ex – Bandaranaike International Airport)

13th January 2024.

ABOVE COST INCLUDES:

  1. 9 Nights in 3 Star hotels on FB & twin sharing plan, as per the itinerary.  (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).

  1. To and Fro Airport pick up and drop.

  2. 2 trained cycling guides on cycle all along the route.

  3. A mechanic all along the trip with necessary repair kit etc.

  4. A support / backup vehicle.

  5. An A/C Luxury Van / Coach for cyclists with the services of an English-Speaking Chauffer Driver all along the route, which will also take care of your luggage.

  6. The railway ticket from Kandy to Nanuoya.

  7. All meals 3 times a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

  8. Refreshments.

  9. A reflector vest for everyone.

  10. Hiring cost for High quality MTBs for every member.

  11. Entrance fees to monuments and National Parks. (Only for monuments mentioned in the itinerary)

  12. Complementary Entrance for Spice Garden with Head Massage and Herbal Tea.

  13. Complementary Entrance for Gem Museum.

  14. Complementary Entrance for Cultural Show.

  15. Mineral water for drinking throughout the journey.

 

COST EXCLUDES:

  • Travel costs to Bandaranaike International airport and back.

  • The support vehicle / A/c Van / Coach is not at your disposal and any extra mileage done, will be charged accordingly.

  • Major repairing charges for the cycle including spares.

  • Hiring charges for Helmets. (Personal Helmets are highly recommended)

  • Insurance Charges.

  • Emergency helicopter evacuation and any medical treatment cost.

  • Any expenditure of personal nature like drinks, mineral water, hot water for drinking, beverages, hot shower, phone charges, Drone, Camera & Video permits, any tips to drivers, hotel staff, laundry, porters, sherpas etc.

  • In the event of any delays due to flights, weather condition – the cost of extra days will be required to be paid by the participant directly on the spot for accommodation and food.

  • Any additional expense caused due to any reason beyond control of HILLS AND TRAILS and its associates; like change in itinerary due to flight delays, road blockage, landslides, bridge breakage and any other natural calamity or incidence like strike, curfew, political unrest etc. on which HILLS AND TRAILS and its associates do not have any control.

  • The USD rate on the day of transfer to our local partner in Sri Lanka will be applicable.

  • Anything which is not mentioned in the “Cost Includes”.

  • Govt. service tax applicable at prevailing rates. (At present 5%)

  • TCS at applicable at prevailing rates. (At present 20%)

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General Information of the Sri Lanka Cycle Trip:
(Sri Lanka Cycle trip is a moderately difficult trip and we want to give a clear understanding of the ground realities. We request you to go through all the information carefully and also request you to clear all your doubts.)

 

Our standard cancellation policy is as follows:

  1. 45 days before departure: 5% of tour / trip cost will be collected as cancellation charges + Air Tickets cancellation charges. (If we have booked the air tickets)

  2. 45 to 30 days before departure: 20% of tour / trip cost will be collected as cancellation charges + Air Tickets cancellation charges. .(If we have booked the air tickets)

  3. 30 to 15 days before departure: 40% of tour / trip cost will be collected as cancellation charges + Air Tickets cancellation charges. (If we have booked the air tickets)

  4. 15 to 7 days before departure: 60% of tour/ trip cost will be collected as cancellation charges + Air Tickets cancellation charges. (If we have booked the air tickets)

  5. 7 to 0 days before departure: 100% of tour / trip cost will be collected as cancellation charges + Air Tickets cancellation charges. (If we have booked the air tickets)

  6. Note: If we have incurred any cancellation charges on any other service provided to the client, all cancellation charges for those services will have to be borne by the client; over and above the Standard Cancellation charges.

  1. If any client singly or as a group wants any change in itinerary or services of any Customised Trek / Tour / trip, then above standard cancellation policy is not applicable. If the group size changes due to any reason in a Customised trek or tour / trip, the trek / tour / trip cost will be reworked and that new cost will be applicable for the trek / tour / trip.

  2. In case the entire group cancels the trek / tour / trip then our standard cancellation policy will be applicable.

  3. Hills and Trails reserves the right to refuse booking to any client and are not bound to give reason for the same.

  4. Any trek / tour / trip is planned well in advance by us. We also book services for the trek / tour / trip much in advance. In an unlikely event if Hills and Trails makes any changes in the itinerary or services, due to reasons which are not under their control; we will inform you about it as soon as possible. If these changes are not acceptable to you; then you can cancel the trek / tour / trip and you will get refund of your money paid to us after deducting nominal administrative charges.

  5. Hills and Trails reserves the right to cancel any trip in case the requisite number of participants will not book for that particular tour / trip.

  6. Hills and Trails reserves the right to cancel any trip due to any reason, which they will feel important.

  7. In case of events such as war, threat of war, strikes, civil unrest, natural disasters, epidemics and technical or any other difficulty affecting air or ground transport, or any events amounting to force majeure, will limit our liability to very minimum.

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